myriapod

/mɪˈrɪəpɒd/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a subphylum of arthropods that includes centipedes and millipedes, having a long, flat body and many pairs of legs.

“The myriapod was a slow but fascinating creature to observe in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • centipede
  • millipede

Antonyms

  • bird
  • mammal